Specifications

Specifications include,
but are not limited to:The Office of the
Secretary of State is requesting bids from
qualified vendors for the printing of 5million
copies of a new brochure, printed in 4 color
process.The solicitation package consists of the
following sections:1) "Instructions for
Submitting Offers." This section advises what
you need to know and do whenpreparing and
submitting an offer to us. It also tells how we
will evaluate your offer. The first page ofthe
Instructions, the INSTRUCTIONS will provide
dates, locations and other information specific
tothis solicitation. For our purposes, "Offer"
is the term used to mean the response to an
Invitation forBids, or Request for Proposals and
may sometimes be called a "bid" or "proposal".2)
"Solicitation Response Forms." We have presented
our needs in the form of a proposed "Contractfor
Supplies and/or Services," which shows the
specifications, how the offer must be priced,
contractterms and other requirements. In
addition, you must provide information about
your company in the"Responsible Vendor
Qualification" section, including conflict of
interest disclosures and certifications.Without
requested information we will not consider your
response.Please read the entire solicitation
package and submit your offer in accordance with
the Instructions. The"Solicitation Response
Forms," completed, signed and returned by you,
will constitute your offer. Do notsubmit the
Instructions pages with your offer. You should
keep the Instructions and a copy of your
offer(Solicitation Response Forms) for future
reference.FORM: SOS 2016 brochuresQUANTITY:
5,000,000SIZE: 8 x 11, tri-folded. Slight
variations may be accepted. List size you
propose:____________STOCK: Printer to furnish 80
lb text white coated matte.INK: 4-color process
on both sides with no bleeds.Soybean oil based
ink must be used.Color must match sample
(provided upon award).COPY: Secretary of State
to furnish electronic files: Mac Quark Xpress
document, including all fontand picture files;
print ready pdf files set up for resolution of
175 line screen, delivered on CDor via vendors
FTP site or service.BINDERY: 8 x 11, three
panel fold, heading out.PACKING: Bundled with
paper bands in 250s